Taking Stock of Trumpism: Where It Came From, What It Has Accomplished, and Where It Is Going

Victor Davis Hanson speaks at Hillsdale College's Kirby Center in Washington, D.C. about Trumpism.
Victor Davis Hanson is the Wayne & Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow in History at Hillsdale College, the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, and a professor of Classics Emeritus at California State University, Fresno. He earned his B.A. at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and his Ph.D. from Stanford University. He was awarded the National Humanities Medal in 2007, the Bradley Prize in 2008, and the William F. Buckley Prize in 2015. He has authored or edited twenty-four books, including The Soul of Battle and A War Like No Other: How the Athenians and Spartans Fought the Peloponnesian War.
To learn more about how Hillsdale College's Kirby Center teaches the Constitution in Washington, D.C., visit kirbycenter.hillsdale.edu/
Learn more about Hillsdale College at www.hillsdale.edu/

[@geridannels1701]

Thank you Hillsidale College, for having an American treasure, thats who Victor Davis Hanson is to me and some of my tribe.

[@kroschelfilms]

Victor Davis Hanson is a national treasure. A dying breed. I feel deep humility listening to him speak effectively and effortlessly on a broad range of subjects. He would give an AI a run for its money.

[@highestrankingstarr]

I'm certain Jason and his BROTHER'S have no sister's like peaches online preditor stalking kids online like Bryce Harper Williams girls and Texas Williams hate sassa darlene is not a gordon or a good person step daughter of sassa when she was married . How's Thor towels 33 or 35 . That's not my son's that hacked . I want my phone's back and my passwords I am sure that she is not my daughter at all. She hot tub no Burger King are not entitled to anything of the kings So she has Zack things MD does and she in MD girl is not entitled to anything including custody or any power of attorney. How's your marriage to your brother Caitlyn .. 5 years ago hi johnny how's magee street is this why the videos didn't matter Caitlyn Barbara Justin Duece anyone in that MD house is now out of Gina Marie Gordon's house and leave all things in the house . You want to steal my money 275.000 from my account . Them your ass can get out I have given you 2 years . Get out my sister has the same information

[@highestrankingstarr]

I'm certain that queen Victoria letters will prove i wrote them .

[@DanaJohnson-yz1dm]

I'm expecting to see Trump win 😅😅😅

[@51cathey]

Wow, wow, wow. I don’t know that I’ve ever used that word three times in a row, but I’m grateful to listen to a man who is articulate and logical. He never looked at a note yet spoke eloquently. Thank you. God bless.

[@johnmicheal4428]

Your stupid for saying that bullshit

[@kitcarson7447]

@@johnmicheal4428 So says the man who doesn't know the difference between your and you're.

[@tommyodonovan3883]

I calls em Victor *Handsome.*

[@tommyodonovan3883]

@@kitcarson7447 Ohhhhh SNAP!

[@savvysista14]

@@kitcarson7447 touche/check mate! !! Brilliant 😂👏👏

[@adelleblackman382]

Victor is just one brilliant person associated with this great college. I pray that it makes a huge difference in its education of others.

[@martino8114]

It’s literally the only not corrupted educational information left

[@ruthegan8524]

Amen to that.

[@ramonazteca]

he's one of a disappearing breed of true historians. hillsdale is the only college i will 100% fund any of my progeny to attend. if they want to go somewhere else, well... good luck, but don't expect my help.

[@bartstone1666]

@@ramonaztecahi

[@user-mk2mx2pu7e]

Awesome insightful and revealing enjoyed it very much

[@measl]

*Hanson is one of my very favorite speakers. Even though I studied WWII (through the lens of the Atlantic conflict) for six years, I never fail to get new insights from this amazing scholar. His Trump analysis is **_spot-on_** as well - it's like there is nothing he can't deconstruct successfully!*

[@jengleheimerschmitt7941]

@Walt Kuznicke 🤣 you consider VDH "inept"🤣. And you have a big bag full of silly insults. Well done. Yeah, I don't think anyone serious, certainly not VDH, thinks that the modern GOP holds a candle to the party of Lincoln. But, hey, at least they weren't able to do to Trump what the DNC _did_ do to Bernie.

[@mrs.schmenkman2858]

@measl I agree with you...Hanson speaks for me he's watched the fall of California as I have. He's a scholar on history. He is a conservative. Everything he says is what I have already concluded and I'm not a historian.

[@meshellwilson8179]

Walt Kuznicke omg are you ok? I think we all need to find out if we can stop or we will have to look at the bill gates study he did on Coronavirus in 2019 saying that we would not only yank our economy but the whole worlds. We need to actually get to work with no money we must simply die a slow crazy death. I mean we must be able to work and make work somehow those masks and scrubs gloves we cld take the money and set up a company. Anything the economy is now more of a source of panic than the virus.

[@DavidBrown-jk2pm]

@Walt Kuznicke Your statement is full of illogical holes. Horrible. I gather that you "an avid student" consider yourself a patriot but didn't fight on Normandy beaches. So why can't Trump be allowed to be a patriot? He paid to be President. Has met heavy burdens. So what really is your problem?

[@riphihe]

@@DavidBrown-jk2pm he has TDS

[@davehwang6934]

I wish I had a prof like Hanson; I went to a a school that was very left. If Hanson is still teaching; I will send my kids to Hillsdale

[@stevehherndon423]

Hillsdale has a lot of great teachers, not as famous as VDH but some of the best in all of academia. My son graduated from Hillsdale, and my daughter is there now, one of the hardest things for them was trying to pick which professors to take! Love that school and their mission.

[@ellabradshaw6310]

We have no children to send to Hillsdale but we support them financially. We love this college. ❤️

[@drive9997]

Steve H Herndon congrats

[@cravinbob]

You want to know his secret to knowledge? Books, reading books and lots of them. Take your kids to the library, there is no excuse not to, it is free. (Books have to be read not just checked out and turn off the television.)

[@ruthegan8524]

Hillsdale is part of the "hope for American."

[@Brian-nw2bn]

We are so blessed to have you VDH, truly we are not worried of having someone like yourself for our politicians, but I’ll take every bit of your wisdom you have to offer anyway I can get it. We’re all better for it. God bless y’all!

[@user-uw3lz8sz8i]

Love that he's good god bless trump

[@sandracesar9828]

I agree

[@brettweaver9608]

This fellow does not get emotional, he just explains it like things are. He reminds me of Fred Thompson, who we lost too soon. I'm now retired, but I've visited Hilsdale College in person. It's a campus you must see. I did not meet Larry, but I did meet the Student Union director. It's an amazing campus.

[@peace-yv4qd]

I like Hanson because he doesn't shove an agenda down your throat. He simply presents his arguments and lets you decide what to take away from it. A staunch liberal may very well reject most of what he says, but if you're willing to listen with an open mind you can learn something worthwhile. Refreshing to say the least.

[@AbbeyRoadkill1]

peace2014 So far I've learned Republicans have no scruples or standards. But then again, that's what I expected.

[@janetwhite7786]

peace2014-are u liberal? It's just about impossible to find a lib with an open mind (tho WE, of course, are the closed up ones!). If you are, thank you for thinking.

[@paullyons1325]

Well said.

[@philipclock]

I'm a Republican, is that what you're telling my son about me and his other friend's dads and mothers who are Republicans?

[@skipdreadman8765]

@F. Friedrich Kling Ummm... did you actually read that study? I ask because number one in the list of dependency, based on that methodology (which gives triple weight to tax-to-return ratio) is New Mexico; a dark blue state. Last on the list is fire truck red Kansas. So, there are two statements you made that are untruths. Also, the "experts" are predominantly assistant or associate professors. All are academics, with zero representation from any type of enterprise. None are nationally recognized experts. A review of their answers to the *two* questions each answered individually reveals words, like "equity," which are not words typically used by conservatives, so the "study" appears to be representative of only one end of the political spectrum. It is also unclear if those "experts" actually compiled or analyzed any information or if they simply added their subjective opinions on those two questions. Having read the report you quoted, I'm not at all convinced that the report is relevant. One could wonder if perhaps what you are trying to say is that conservative thought is hypocritical... and therefore corrupt... at its core. Or perhaps damning the people in flyover country because they are, proven by your study, resource-sucking hypocrites. The phrase, "Lies, damned lies and statistics," has a basis in real life. Triple weighting any factor indicates a need to change the weight of that factor in order to produce a conclusion not supported without multiplying the effect of one factor over another. Additionally, multiple unequivocal statements made by you, which are immediately and obviously demonstrably false, make your post fit the phrase very well. Overall, you have cited an article, not really a study, with comments added by obscure and not highly qualified "experts." One could presume the reason is confirmation bias. Have a nice day.

[@mickjay8699]

It blows my mind how articulate Victor is.

[@RickaramaTrama-lc1ys]

Never seems to us cue cards or notes~!!!!! What a Gem~!! Just like Pres. Trump~!!

[@pattihoffard3205]

7

[@markmcsw]

I will never understand, though, why VDH says "nucular" and "Illinoise"...

[@annbrucepineda8093]

markmcsw I just noticed that but George W. Bush said nucular, too.

[@annbrucepineda8093]

I agree with most of what he says but don’t regret campaigning in the rain in 72 for McGovern. He lost but Nixon lost soon after that and the war ended.

[@judiechamblee9581]

wow..wow...wow..victor davis hansen is amazing..finally we have a brilliant mind and shinning soul who can talk for the everyday people who work hard and have no voice .because they work all day and have no time and too tired to learn about the government that should have been taught in school

[@williamdavis231]

VDH is a gift to us all and proof of what's possible in a human being. A real national treasure. Thank you sir.

[@montrelouisebohon-harris7023]

Exactly right and it's in kind of unfathomable to think that this was 4 years or so ago and they didn't have any young faces in the Democrat party until around 2019 and here comes the squad. They are the worst of the worst and part of what Obama bred when he was president and they were radical and half of them were foreigners. "People are mad because somebody did something to somebody" -Ilhan Omar. Oh oh people were not letting her get back with that this year. She doesn't know what 9/11 felt like to those of us who were probably high school age and older and I was 33 when that occurred. I was on my way to work when the first plane hit and the second plane hit about 10 minutes after I walked in the door. I got to work around 9:00 and lucky for me I had a TV in my office. I was able to do pleadings and interrogatories all day long and I just kept looking at the TV.. somebody had put them on TV on CNN earlier because somebody was in my office looking for something and I switched it to Fox. Lol it just became a thing because I have been watching Fox News since 96 when it came on and I used to love to watch Bill O'Reilly. I was 27 or 28 watching Bill O'Reilly and so people at the law firm were asking me when I was 31 the world I watched this old man. It's because he was right most of the time. It's just kind of sad to think now that what we do have a Democrat party or some radical socialist Communist and they're not Democrats at all. Nancy & Chucky are Democrat socialists.. these others we have in the Democrat party or anything but and they are radical. Chuck is concerned he's going to lose his senate seat to Alexandria Cortez but she doesn't have any political class and she's nothing but a big mouth with a microphone. It doesn't mean she can't beat him but it's just that she doesn't have the political prowess that people like Nancy pelosi or Chuck have because they've been doing this for so much longer and they have so much more experience and therefore intelligent.

[@luisgalleguillos4868]

VDH is a Chucken Hawk !!!

[@davidsnedeker8098]

@@montrelouisebohon-harris7023 do you just hate Obama or all blacks?

[@kja9881]

@@davidsnedeker8098 Why do you think that? Obama was a horrible President that continued Bush's agenda instead of what he campaigned on. The squad are idiot's not a racist thing.

[@donf3877]

@@davidsnedeker8098 Obama isn't black. He is at the most less than half black. He just "uses" it. Just like knees Harris who actually isn't black AT ALL. And, I wanted Herman Cain as President. Now look at a picture of Obummer and Herman Cain, and tell me which one is ACTUALLY black. Playing the "race card" has been so over-done... it is now a compliment to be called a racist. Because the MOST racist people are the ones that play the "race card" all the time, that cry race all the time. Just the fact you played it, shows what you REALLY are. Not everything is about race moron. YOU are the one that makes it all about race, racist.

[@raeannhightower8031]

Donald Trump has been so involved with his own employees. All restaurants he does business with. Don't throw their food in the trash not used. He fed his employee's with that food.. & chiefs cooking it for his employees, to order. He paid them fairly, no one went without advancements in business, & earnings depending on their work ethics, and not making mistakes, & providing the best experience for all customers, & staff. He had medical staff on board just incase needed at work, he made changes for those who's health required a lil change. Nothing crazy. He went around and addressed different employees within departments. And wanted to hear from them about anything that could be better for all involved. If you didn't work for him, or were a family member, you'd be clueless as to what sort of man he is. He is real, authentic, honest within the context of the topic. Never ever fake or affraid of a challenge. Loved them. Made his employees all love to conquer them. ONE OF A KIND.

[@fritzbasset8645]

That's why he went bankrupt 6 times.

[@raeannhightower8031]

What to restructure your business. According to losses being made, to hold on to the rest of what you've earned, is bad thing? Your Delusional To Even Suggest Such A Thing. You Let Go Of What You Must. And Restructure The Rest. & Hold On To As Much As Possible. It's The Smart Thing To Do. You Think He's The Only Business Man To Have To Go By Way Of Bankruptcy, To Save The Business, & Start Growing Again?

[@gilianrampart8514]

@@fritzbasset8645 You are a not familiar with running a multi billion dollars business are you? He took care of his employee's as well as any other business or better. The bankruptcy laws exist for a reason, he is still in business so I guess he used them wisely! Get a job and clean your room!

[@NTF-zb9wi]

@@fritzbasset8645 No.... Sometimes, when you buy a business, the only way to salvage it (and keep the employees employed) is to restructure he debt through bankruptcy. The vast majority of folks who parrot this talking point don't even have a remote grasp of the various types of bankruptcy; or, the fact that they aren't gust "free passes;" especially in business. Also, they fail to understand just how bad the economy had become during the years in question. With so many jobs getting "out-sourced," many formerly viable businesses were "going under with the tide" (of globalization.)

[@Ilse0654]

Fritz Basset think about your Statement , when you get divorced you loose some toward your spouse and didn’t left her empty handed. There was also the real estate crash many lost their homes and business. 🤔 ask yourself would you’ve succeeded the way President Trump did?

[@janlong3475]

Hard to watch now almost five years later, knowing all that was ahead. Mr. Hanson still has a handle on our present and possible future. Always worth listening to anything he has to say.

[@gracelibabian]

A very wise man who has a keen vision!!

[@patrickbass3542]

I'm watching this on 2/13/22 and comparing Hanson's assessment of Trump to our current situation: I believe that Trump can win ...again.

[@fredataylor8936]

@@patrickbass3542 He won 2020..

[@CharlieTWilbury]

@@fredataylor8936 he actually lost by a lot.

[@fredataylor8936]

@@CharlieTWilbury NOT!

[@brigittevalbuena8677]

Thank you, Professor Victor, for your great conference. Calm, clear, and informative .❤

[@Chiefskingdom58]

In retrospect, his speech was so spot on in so many ways. All his insight and opinion was based on history and reflection. As I am watching this in June of 2022 his words are almost prophetic…the most interesting is that he did not necessarily foretell our current state, but rather told his listeners of past events and the effects of good vs failed policy and foreign and domestic leadership which in turn we currently see the exact same failures playing out.

[@glendavis1266]

Snarky at times!

[@midgemudd]

@@glendavis1266 aren’t we all 😬

[@libertyheartradio9574]

"I love the chaos." "I don't think we have to take it anymore." "I don't have to apologize." Dr. Hanson gets it and articulates it in a way few others can do. It makes me feel all warm and snuggly inside.

[@AbbeyRoadkill1]

Yes, chaos Is so amazing. The best.

[@grapas100]

+Liberty Heart Radio - Chaos is never a good thing, not in your home, at your job, or in your government.

[@lights473]

@@AbbeyRoadkill1 chaos is good if it's not violent and it pursues change in a good way. No chaos keeps the status quo and sometimes the status quo is not good

[@johnsherman7289]

Chaos is the smoke and mirrors of politics.

[@alinakolesnikow3326]

Liberty heart Radio ,if you do like chaos in America now try find much chaos with new our leader in White House do you like America week and chaos in political Democrats idea

[@mercenarygrip]

I didn't vote for Trump in '16, because I didn't believe I could trust him to follow through on his promises. I've never been happier to be proven wrong in my entire life. He has more than earned my vote in the next election, & I will consider it an honor to pull the lever for President Trump 2020!

[@tomotallmadge]

LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE EATING CROW NOW.

[@markwood-yc1py]

President Trump, did not fulfill not one of his campaign promises ! Not one.

[@genebaughbba3479]

I voted for Trump in 2016 because I feared Hillary Clinton and her antics were nothing I wanted to live through.

[@twinturbo8304]

I am from the central valley and have driven through Selma. And I consider Victor a friend of mine, even though he doesn't know me.

[@billeileenforster102]

The wealth of understanding and information he articulates is just jaw-dropping...mesmerizing even!

[@rhmendelson]

For crying out loud...he picked around the edges and said a few things that were apparent to anyone with a brain.

[@booboo61]

​@@rhmendelsonI should imagine that was/is the intention with any of his talks. The books are indepth.

[@marchon2027]

I really enjoy listening the Trumpism take from Vctr. Dvs. Hanson. He hits it on right on the head.

[@dreamamorgan6881]

Dr. Hanson is brilliant. I love listening to his logic and explanation of politicians I cannot figure out! Best story telling ever.

[@bethsnider9639]

Just a humble farmer with a very expansive mind and an amazing way of explaining the complex. What a joy it must be to participate in his classes!

[@johnsherman7289]

Nobody understands risk and politics better than a farmer.

[@TJLewis-du1be]

Mother was a lawyer. Father was a college adminiatrator. Farming was a hobby. Not exactly a family of poor sod busters. Of course the former facts are not part of the narrative arc of poor farm boy makes good.

[@ruthegan8524]

He is truly humble. He is a gem.

[@theelectricunicyclist9069]

You could cut the intro down down to save time. ~ Please welcome Victor Davis Hanson, the Smartest Man in the World!

[@tommyodonovan3883]

They love smelling their own brand.

[@mr.e5988]

VDH is one of our generation's (over 60) intelligent minds. Love to hear him speak and unlike many of today's speakers I actually learn from him.

[@anthonyscotto5938]

If I ever went to College I would love to have him as my History Professor. What a humble great person. 🇺🇸

[@johnsherman7289]

check out the free courses at Hillsdale.

[@aligned4good]

You CAN go to college for free (online) and have him as your professor if he is still teaching. He is an amazing human.

[@charlestidwell4970]

Feel free to apply to Hillsdale College, the proud door-keepers of the GQP Twilight Zone of reasoning.

[@dubblyewjay1133]

I learn through him on Hillsdale online.

[@kbarnhart8400]

It is a Private College and accepts ZERO GOVERNMENT MONEY, as such to go there and attend normal college classes is EXPENSIVE. The charge for Semester Hour for classes I am sure one of the highest rates of any private college in the US. There are some scholarships and loans available to go there I am sure. As far as College Degree goes? I would think Hillsdale College on your diploma would make it worth 2 or 3 times the education of any other college in the US. It is HIGH QUALITY COLLEGE. Apparently like anything else, THE BEST COSTS MONEY. Just be forewarned for Sticker Shock of going there to College. But a GREAT COLLEGE.

[@lorensr.bingham5217]

VDH, I love listening to him He brings out all the information I need to know and stay informed!!👌👌👌❤️👍👍😊😊👀

[@kham6006]

We are so lucky to have victor Hansen on our side ,, he is such a smart , elegant speaker ,,thank you victor

[@j919or]

he is a deciever and lowlife

[@j919or]

he is smart enough and smooth enough to deceive idiots

[@smmargret6300]

@@j919or Stop saying such unkind things about yourself.

[@j919or]

@@smmargret6300 loaded statement fallacy...learn logic

[@scottcozad1608]

@@j919or you sir are a complete asshole.... Another demoncrats

[@SpaceGhost67]

The length, depth, and breadth of this man's political insights is frankly astonishing.

[@CP-tc3nh]

Enjoy listening to VDH immensely! He articulates the pulse and thoughts of the silent American imop.

[@jamesesenwein5152]

2021, would love to hear his assessment of Trump today.

[@aligned4good]

Same!

[@brucepoole8552]

Trump, the con man, the mango mussollini

[@problem-reactionsolution8426]

VHD has a podcast you're welcome to listen to his assessment of Trump today there.

[@bigzclipz5104]

@@brucepoole8552 how does it feel to be wrong . With the midterms coming many are wining

[@carolsquitieri550]

Such a treat to be able to listen to Victor Davis Hanson~!! Thank you for making it possible.

[@suegonzales963]

Love to listen to VDH. He is so knowledgeable and yet so entertaining. Hope some day to meet him. He is so close by.

[@anthonyferruggia3202]

VDH is one of the greatest intellectuals of our time. I listen to him often. Its absolutely amazing how he transcends. We need a rational and knowledgeable thought process and that is exactly what he delivers.

[@dennisboyd1712]

WOW Hillsdale College where you can get a truly great education, Thank you for sharing Victor Davis Hanson with us.

[@thanksfernuthin]

I would LOVE to see a conversation between Victor Davis Hanson and Jordan Peterson. They could discuss the dynamics of world politics. Victor with his knowledge of history and the dangers of no deterrence and Jordan breaking down the types of individuals who become dictators and their deadly world view.

[@mindqueen2127]

That would be super amazing. Id be there for it.

[@christinamerklin2166]

I'd love to see that also!

[@ksgermania6159]

Jordan Peterson blind out the world conflict before 1933 and 1939. US Americans blind out the historical fact that under the Wilson administration, the Government of the USA set up concentration-labor & deportation camp's, censored the media and created the CPI (Creel committee),4 Minute Men. The CPI is a "CheKa" type organization ad was even installed months before Lenin would install the "CheKa" which became the NKVD and then the KGB. - The Wilson administration would ban not only the German language but force German-America to americanize their names. The Wilson administration would also support US America wide book burnings of German-American literature. They would ban German music, German products, annex News Papers,Farms and Businesses and mark Germans who refused to go to war with YELLOW paint. At the same time the Germans would get the same beating and eve worse in Schlesien,Pomern and Danzig and so on. Now thats 1917 and that treatment of Germans kept on going long after the war of 1945. Thats 30 years of war against Germany for the simple reason of "Commerce,Money,Patents,Wealth and Supreme dominance over Europe" - So in this case Jordan Peterson leaves out all the issues which have led to 1933 (which was a liberation from Versailles Verdict), the German-American history, the German-West-Russian history and German central European history. How did Lenin come up? How could Wilson shut down the Constitution? What makes Stalin a dictator? - If Peterson only elaborates on Hilter, he will fail. But i doubt that Peterson does NOT know about the true historical events that have led to ww1 & 2. - Focusing on Hilter-Germany 1933-45 and playing down a 30 year world war on the last 4 years of Germany (there is nothing before 1939 for which you could condemn the Germans legally,really) wont really educate a mind on what a Dictator is. They blind out their own crimes...if they would of not treated the Germans like a bag of dirt, world war 2, which was a Allied-Communist war, would of not happened. Thats the truth.

[@ralpholiver9295]

I would love to see that as well ❤️🤠

[@marionpfander8752]

But , please , have Dr Peterson only speak for 2 or 3 minutes the most at a time . He has this tendency to not only drag things out way too long , with labyrinths- like recapturing or re- phrasing of special , yet simple! topics , but to turn these into endless " mental masturbation " sessions . Sorry , but one can only suffer his elasto- plastic , ever- stretching , monologues for so long , before turning away completely . Smart professor , great and likable guy , but a more structured , staight- to - the - point , keywords- kind of lecture , might be truly more enjoyable .

[@midgemudd]

Did not realize I was listening to this again, but this was reiterated how much I admire his thoughtful 🤔 speaking of our country

[@tman186]

I did not vote in 2016. I will absolutely vote for President Trump in 2020! I hope there are many others who do the same.

[@begoodtoo]

@cn 250 Hahahahahhahahahaha

[@janetwhite7786]

@cn 250 Really? That's good coming from the side that HAS NO SHAME.

[@nathanhornok]

That was a wonderful ending. I've never heard a better description of what the election of DT was; the shout from the boy in the "Emperor's new cloths."

[@garyk.nedrow8302]

I commend the adminstrators of Hillsdale College for knowing how to conduct a lecture like this and for maintaining discipline. There are few campuses in America today where a conservative speaker can appear and favorably discuss a controversial figure like Trump without a bevy of privileged young socialists barging in and chanting juvenile slogans about "safety" or "white privilege." I suspect a liberal speaker on campus would be shown the same courtesy at Hillsdale. While at our "elite" universities, the administrators are in league with the agenda of their rowdy students to suppress free speech and any intellectual challenge to the neo-Marxist orthodoxy of the faculty. They actually encourage students to shout down or disrupt conservative speakers on campus. When did incivility become part of a liberal education? Hillsdale provides a glimpse of what Academia used to be, a place where students were taught how to think, not what to think, and controversial views -- rationally expressed and supported by facts -- were welcome. The educated response to bad ideas is better ideas.

[@brucepoole8552]

There is a important difference between what most people see as pure socialism and what many countries have known as democratic socialism, democratic socialism is very similar to what we have here in the USA, we are seeking to extend our current social benefits to include universal healthcare and affordable higher education personally I do not see a downside to that.

[@jerrysullivan7223]

@@brucepoole8552 one flaw in your assessment. They the far left will not stop at that. They will push to Socialist Marxist agenda they are not and will not be satisfied at democratic socialism. They want to bring our country down to it's knees so it can be controlled completely the individual will not exist anymore complete power is the goal .

[@brucepoole8552]

@@jerrysullivan7223 your assessment seems to rely heavily on opinion, I don’t know exactly what group, organization, individuals you are speaking of but I know of none that espouse the extreme ideology you mention, I think Germany is a pretty good example of a social democracy

[@kzoo4053]

@@brucepoole8552 Well intentions usually fail to understand and consider a proven fact. Inefficiency and fraud run together with government-run business. Social Security and Medicare are but two of many examples. I say this from my personal experience of working as a Federal employee for over 30 years. Besides, the money needed to run or subsidize the programs mentioned (plus many others) come from taxpayers, including you. Do I need to say more? When this fact is considered, I bet most taxpayers are against it. Why should every taxpayer subsidize the welfare of others? Don’t we already pay too much?

[@brucepoole8552]

@@kzoo4053 not one social security check has ever bounced, remove the cap and ss will be fine

[@alexmuenster2102]

The DATE on which this lecture was held should be prominently displayed.

[@cliffseaman6802]

Dr. Hansen is one of my favorite speakers. :)

[@erinbottger5815]

What deep insights into where we are at. Thank you, Dr. Hansen. Your profundity is enlightening.

[@aligned4good]

It is amazing how much of his insight/predictions came true!

[@TheNoisylover]

I just love Victor!! One can't help but admire how he can discuss political and social issues in an historical context. And, he sometimes has this John Malcovich thing happening. So cool! I just love it when I agree with obvious "intelectuals"... It makes me feel smart:)

[@jonboy9912]

So interesting to look back on this from 2022 - VDH is a marvellous raconteur who has the ability to articulate complicated political and social issues in a way we can all understand and assimilate that shines a light on the past, the present and the future! I wished he was more political because he would make a great President - just imagine!

[@scottdowney4103]

If you like VDH and want to get to know him better personally, there are a few books that will give you a real insight into him as a man. "The Land Was Everything" and "Fields Without Dreams" are very intimate accounts of his and his family's lives as farmers. Grim and painful. "Who Killed Homer?" has a lot of stories and reflections on his time as a teacher and classicist - and the battles he and John Heath fought. Great reads and very personal.

[@enriquenuevas3589]

scott downey kundiman

[@ekimstrongcup6029]

scott downey thanks. He is one Historian I can listen to.

[@jengleheimerschmitt7941]

Those are definitely on my list now. Thanks!

[@debwatson3207]

Thank you, Prof. Hanson! Again

[@marleycapron]

When I look at the panic and fears tormenting especially beginners in Investment world and stock market, I can say to you that risk taking is not for softhearted and volatility of market will make you doubt your investments and can I also give you a good news! yes Invest now that there is crisis in the economic world and build a healthy portfolio for retirement and increase your wealth by taking advantage of the situation of elasticity of the market forces and reliably Cryptocurrencies, stocks, Etfs, real estate gainers are winners of struggling market and I will like to shock you with this positive word that nobody wins without experienced Advisor, manager who know how to manage risk and envisage gains.

[@ryleemacmahon]

Mostly based on your comfort level with risk. Better off sizing in when things go your way when trading an account with mini futures or high leverage. In this manner, your initial stop loss is still a respectable one. However, if you trade micros or with minimal leverage, you might as well start at "full size." Although it increases the win percentage, micros still have a stop loss that is not very near to the entrance. IMHO. For your own convenience, I would advise you to seek professional advice.

[@vuhoahua]

I agree, having a brokerage advisor for investing is genius! Amidst the financial crisis in 2008, I was really having investing nightmare prior touching base with a advisor. In a nutshell, I've accrued over $850k with the help of my advisor from an initial $120k investment.

[@aadenmarousek]

I began accumulating wealth when I started following up my investment properly, The value of expert mentorship cannot be overstated. Without proper mentoring, people tend to make mistakes and loose money. This is why I prefer to invest with DEBORAH DIVITO WELCH because her methods are unique and extremely profitable.

[@akirakrusemark]

We can all learn a thing or two from DEBORAH DIVITO WELCH her profit making skills is phenomenon. Thanks to her I'm making more profit and getting rich.

[@curtisdarveau]

Appreciation sincerely, on this post and sharing the profound knowledge and to those who share a trusted advisor, thank you, I have looked her up on the web several times today and her approach to issues on relating to digital assets and stock market management is adequate enough for growth of wealth.

[@multirichardb]

Prof Hason is amazing, his instincts and intuition about people is nondimensional.

[@daveyraydaveyray4180]

Thank you raisin capital of the world for growing Prof Hanson along w/ all those wonderful grapes.

[@s0medebr1s]

Evan Moyer What! you've never heard of California Raisins?

[@lorettathielen4412]

Almonds too, on his land

[@soniaestevez4579]

Dr Hanson, it was so refreshing to hear you, in this environment so polluted with hatred, you brought and a peaceful, explication why Trump went the 2016 elections, Thank you doctor.

[@soniaestevez4579]

Loretta

[@jaysmith3041]

This mans mind is utterly stunning, amazing. And he presents his thoughts in a easy to hear, and understandable way. Wow, I agreed with 99% of what he said, and his views.

[@howardfortyfive9676]

Did you notice the American flag behind him? Gold fringed American flags stand for admiralty law. What one faces in any court in America. Fewer 50 dollar words would have been preferred by me. Cool avatar Jay.

[@AbbeyRoadkill1]

That's because you're an idiot.

[@janetwhite7786]

i feel the same way. i am in awe!

[@janetwhite7786]

f.friedpie-you are an idiot.

[@michaelmcneil4168]

Let fools blow as hard as they like; watching them disembowel themselves with the effort costs nothing. Hopefully they end up at antifa rallies where god sends birds to feed on them.

[@kimlangridge7969]

What a marvelous talk, out of an amazing mind, a gentleman and a scholar , one of the few in our age. This man’s words are gold for the soul, a university for his listeners.

[@classicaldeb]

...and no script or notes!

[@amandamajor7340]

Thank you! Extremely informative without sounding terribly partisan.

[@erickrcisneros]

I love how people are thinking how I’m thinking too! Thank you to all of you that voted for Trump! I want our country to be powerful and no more economic anxiety!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🌎🌎🍾🥂

[@patpeacock4381]

You a fucki g idiot

[@relentlessgaming6870]

“Uh oh! Retard alert” take a look at the increasing national debt.

[@johanjimenez1249]

@@relentlessgaming6870 that's actually normal and is the reason why the economy strives above other countries. If I were you I would look more into it before saying that statement.

[@relentlessgaming6870]

johan jimenez If Trump didn’t give tax cuts to the rich it would be lower than it is. 23 Trillion in debt isn’t a sign of an improving economy, neither is the stock market plunging like it did yesterday, Trump is so inept he fired the whole pandemic team in 2018 and then claimed today he didn’t know about it when he was the one who did it. Please be educated on a subject before u say something so blatantly stupid.

[@johanjimenez1249]

@@relentlessgaming6870 look more into before commenting.

[@francesmitchell8489]

President Trump brought some respect to America. The republicans has become more confident and has a fighting spirit.

[@jeanetteyoung6586]

Most of the time he is so good I watch and listen for a second time. Hope he outlives me so I can continue to hear his take on this crazy World.

[@cab5262]

Victor David Hanson is one of the greatest thinkers in the USA.

[@franrushie1383]

I love Victor Davis Hanson... he is a true treasure.. I’m reading his book.. A Case for Trump...it’s an amazing read,., I think Victor Davis Hanson is my favorite author... I love history so I will pull his books when I want honest take on history.,....

[@CushingsSx]

VDH is one of my absolute favorites, he’s one of the few people I hang on to for their every word, for the sheer joy of understanding / analysis, and not for an exam 😆 Thank you Sir 💗#MAGA🇺🇸🦄

[@judiechamblee9581]

victor davis hansen is a stable influence in this crazy world..he sticks to facts. tells the truth and is not afraid to stand his ground with words that the general masses who are not equiped or in a position to use.....thank you so much

[@johnmantovani7285]

Kudos to Hillsdale, the most legitimate learning institution in our country👍👍👍👍👏🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@monicajones866]

Love this talk! Common sense, so uncommon in DC!

[@esmatnayebkhil8771]

Monica Jones I love you Monica

[@narniagirl1574]

I love this guy, VDH! He is so lucid, logical and instructive. I can learn from him the broader spectrum of history, which I appreciate. When he speaks of disengaging from the media, I'm with him; when the woman spoke up in Q & A, saying she has disengaged also, wow, I think there are a TON of us who have dismissed the media -- and it IS as VDH says, very healthy to hear from a broad range of sources -- to listen to each other, and not the prepared DNC inspired hash of major media and the Hollyweirds. God bless President Trump!!!

[@bruceatkinson5357]

He's a TREASURE!

[@drew8570]

Wow. I bet this comment is SO embarrassing for you now. Trump turned out to be EXACTLY what most people said he was all along. Wipe the egg off your face, and move on.

[@ghill88]

Dr. Hansen is so articulate and intelligent you begin to doubt yourself, what did I miss? I didn't see any basis for many of his observations, what did I miss? I need to hear more from this man, I love his calm presentation even when I doubt his premise, food for thought.

[@mercystevens8351]

VICTOR YOU ARE ABSOLUTLEY CORRECT, GOD BLESS YOU +

[@blackvelvet1350]

This man is awesome! I sense this deep peace in him....and he is so smart

[@Airriel333]

Sarah Manz I agree

[@marilynfrancel3105]

Well said! He is a man we can trust.

[@dm0065]

I've been a fan of his for years. If you are new to VDH youve got a lot to look forward to. There are lots of videos of him speaking on TV, he writes a great column for National Review, and you will from time to time see him appear in history documentaries. And thats not even touching on his books, which are great.

[@joostvandermandele7112]

No! It's a trap! He wants to believe Trump has a Plan that just looks crazy to people who don't 'get it'.but it doesn't add up! Sure Trump might act deliberately unpredictable to unlock extra bargain power, but that's it! There is no super-smart deterrence agenda (he spent his first months telling his allies can't count on the US anymore) , and the GDP-wins-votes plan is a GOP concoction, if anything! I. E. : I like that it's really thought-provoking, but it is very skewed towards a GOP-wishful thinking mindset.

[@themacocko6311]

Joost van der Mandele Trump is a direct result of the democratic, PC, lideral, socilist party. Enjoy your mess.

[@f.d.r.f.d.r.3187]

Mr. Hanson thinks outside the box. He studies what a person says and observes what a person does. His conclusions are more on the whole not what outsiders say. He draws his conclusions by actions not gossip. In-other-words he has a mind of his own as well as a sense of humor. I like that he talks to us, his audience, sharing his points-of-view as if telling a story to a long time friend. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When it comes to video's regarding Trump news, notice the volume is more difficult to follow. Is it Google's You Tube? Certainly it is not my PC., which is newer when video's with everyday household subjects come through crystal clear. Besides current Trump good news videos, are getting more and more difficult to find. They don't come up easy as they had during the campaign days. Suggestion here: If they are harder to find or hear. Take the few extra clicks to bring them to the front & listen harder. Share these pieces of news with your friends as much as possible and ask them to do the same. To much negative promotion is jumping out at us first. We need to balance the scales. More of Trumps accomplishments need to be heard & less of gossip. We voted for the man. He should be left alone to get the job done with more of his positive goals for America moving forward. The end of his term if he slacks off on his own then vote for the next president. Meanwhile let the man do his thing. The Dems. are terrified he will get America going & thus be more respected by countries throughout the world. Do you dear reader think that perhaps too, they are in total fear of loosing their dark-sided gravy train? And too perhaps face jail time for picking our pockets so badly? They have had enough time to grow our country but only doubled our debt and left us to fend for ourselves with higher taxes, poor health programs, embarrassing school programs, potential war, high unemployment, no protection from criminal illegal immigrants, while facing skyrocketing inflation. Trump Sr. is trying to pickup the pieces of a once thriving America. We voted for this. The man is moving forward with obstacles. If we take the chains off we could see him fly. Focus on what you came here to do Mr. President you have the 'deplorables' of all backgrounds on your side. And Sir there is more of us and less of them. They just bark louder. Every 'deplorable' reading this should vote this November and give the man the support team he needs to accomplish more for the country. Our country! This could be our way of speaking softly but carrying a bigger stick. It's our turn to move forward and for the first time in decades we have the man with the guts to get the job going, now let's get the job done!

[@oilspill321]

Normally see him on TV interviews. Watching the videos is a breath of fresh air. 🙂

[@gmariet1391]

I could listen to Victor all day!

[@perplexedpenguin2196]

I could listen to Victor Davis Hanson for hours.

[@randaltemplin4541]

I DO listen to him for hours!

[@anitaneal3082]

Everyone that is smart are not good or rightous Satan is smart and so are his people but the most high God knows us all you love to knock Obama he were a pawn in the game too find you and yours sin

[@conniebiggers1359]

Trump tapped into the anger most Americans were feeling toward Obama. He said the things that we wanted to say. He wasn't politically correct, and we loved that. Also, he stood up to the media. We loved that, too. He understood what we were feeling, and voiced it in his rallies.

[@rsr789]

Yeah, and what you are feeling is unrepentant racism.

[@rsr789]

@ J P No, it isn't.

[@rsr789]

JP, You're insane, seek mental help ASAP.

[@theinvisiblewun]

and when you say "we" it means the entire world.

[@Amaberean]

rsr789 unrepentant racism, right. Whenever someone disagrees with You twinkle-toes it must be because they are racist. Can’t be because you’re just an idiot lol

[@iwirt6347]

I would like to hear his speech about US in 2008

[@judiechamblee9581]

whoa...professor sir victor davis hansen you are just awesome ....you have packaged it all perfectly..thanks again

[@EverywhereAtOnce801]

Ask CNN to go do a full mini series on the Tent cities within the Greater Los Angelos Area.

[@jackiebilder5183]

Everywhere at Once. those tent cities are great for thé Bahamas now!

[@brainwashingdetergent4128]

@Executive Decision you believe that lie after hundreds of billions have been spent on homelessness the past ten years but somehow we have richer politicians and more homeless people dude when will you learn? I hope you are 18 amd havnt had time to see for yourself the lies!

[@brainwashingdetergent4128]

@Executive Decision Trump was just bashing elija cummings for his district recieving something in the tens of billions to address these issues and that is just one district. If its not hundreds of billions its close to it.

[@brainwashingdetergent4128]

@Executive Decision whatever the number is it could have put everyone in a home by now that is for sure.

[@brainwashingdetergent4128]

@Executive Decision no its a fact elija recieved tens of billions for his district and its gotten much worse since that is a fact accept facts loser and stop watching CNN

[@anonymike8280]

What Hillary didn't tell you: She thought half her voter were deplorables too. She just didn't say it.

[@Turtlehands]

Her calling people deplorable is or was her way of justifying it to herself when she knew she wouldn't do anything to help them. It's a defense mechanism.

[@maripogi7]

@Anonymike Of course she said it, and much, much more. You just didn't "hear" it, but I would bet everything I own that she cursed every last one of us, probably many times over. She has a heart black as coal.

[@stumpedii8639]

she sure showed it tho.. look what the clintons did to their friends.. (caution extreme grapic images) you can find most of clintons old friends on bestgore..

[@hellokitty8552]

Just tried to reply to a comment and it timed out immediately after I click send.

[@aliciacherry5510]

@@hellokitty8552 ....

[@clydecavalieri8490]

Dukakis to wheat farmers: grow Belgian Endive, it's very popular. Hillary to coal miners: we are going to eliminate your jobs. Biden to coal miners: learn to program. Biden to oil producers: we're gonna stop drilling. Trump: we are going to expand drilling. we are going to expand natural gas and coal. we are going to increase manufacturing. Is it that hard to see which message is most welcomed?

[@cherylstephens5576]

This Professor is brilliant..

[@tommyodonovan3883]

I don't see the logic in the Dems stratagem since 2013. The Dems have too many masters, often with diametrically opposing interests.

[@thuongdo4262]

That’s is the reason 6 mayors in MN support Trump. In an interview one mayor said her town was dead under Obama...now people come back since there are jobs...

[@gadaffi1000]

Nope. The one that is outdated and will destroy the planet is the obvious, right wing nut-job answer.

[@oliverjamito9902]

My beloved brothers and sisters, besides the resources? That the world is addicted to? But who in the neighborhood? Will truly recognize God's will and COMMANDMENTS upon all dry GROUNDS? Reasons, there are individuals, world view. Certain race is above all races? Sheeps clothing they wear? But wolves, their world view is above all men. Jesus christ became known for a reason? Jesus christ chose the weak to shame the wise of this world. Commanded to look at you as kings and priests who are worth respecting, honoring, loving, and giving my life for a friend kind of love. Lions and a lamb by choice. Say his name I'm with you. Reason, God's feet is your feet? The world nor all dry GROUNDS is God's footstool indeed. @LLOVE @LLONE

[@patriciayohn6136]

❤️ this! Trump 2020 from a conservative senior Caucasian suburban woman in South Central Pennsylvania in the Red zone part of PA. I would most likely be referred to as somewhat upper middle class; however, I choose not to judge other people based upon sex, skin color, ethnicity, etc. If I did that then I would have to consider myself as an elitist, which in my opinion means I don't know what I don't know. Progressives assume they know better as to how the rest of us should behave and live OUR OWN LIVES. My Husband and I spent our vacation time this year visiting other parts of PA because I felt it was our duty to help our fellow Pennsylvanians try to begin earning a living again because of the rather Draconian COVID closures here and spending our discretionary monies in more hard hit PA Counties was the correct and honorable way to help people in those hard hit communities to try to rebound from this economic disaster.

[@tylerobrien7667]

I would love to hear VDH and Sam Harris have a conversation about Trump. I think it would be very interesting. VDH would be an excellent guest on the Waking Up podcast.

[@AbbeyRoadkill1]

Tyler O'Brien this clown would get his ass handed to him by Sam Harris.

[@barahng]

Unfortunately Sam Harris has an emotional reaction to Trump which seems to blind him to facts. He's a typical elitist who considers Trump below him because of his brash personality, despite agreeing with him on nearly every issue. Its sad because he's so objective and unbiased on other topics. "Intellectuals" like Harris have accomplished nothing policy wise, its men like Trump who brought issues like illegal immigration and islamic terror to the forefront. Harris strikes me as a typical academic who resents those that actually accomplish things.

[@fmmetamc]

Sam Harris is anything BUT unbiased and objective. He's an absolute dunce who regularly gets his ass handed to him by people who actually know how to employ logic. Also his entire worldview is fundamentally self refuting and nonsensical on its foundational level.

[@anomietoponymie2140]

200% SMUG, I do not think Sam agrees with Trump "on nearly every issue" as you suggest and Sam is NOT an academic. An academic is someone who makes a career out of being a university professor and doing research of some kind. Sam may have a PhD but he is a writer and podcast show host, he doesn't have any teaching or research positions that I am aware of. But you are right, he is an elitist and looks down on people who are not in his social set. I would also like it if Sam would talk to more people who live and think outside of his comfort zone, like for instance VDH. We would all benefit from it.

[@niksutliff]

Harris has also stated in the past he has a sort of psychological distaste for Trump. I'm not certain it invalidates all his polemics against Trump, but I think his opinions get a little monotonous when it comes to Trump.

[@cosmicallyderived]

Always enjoy listening to the wise counsels of VDH.

[@ragnhildurkolka4461]

cosmicallyderived u

[@vincentvega1365]

I used to.

[@DudeSolid]

Trump has had zero political experience. He has no idea what is legal and not legal. This administration has the most acting administrative job's in the history of the American government. Why do you people continue to support Trump? He obviously isn't fit for office. Why do you let him desecrate the Oval Office?

[@stacylarge5636]

@@DudeSolid He has done none of those things. To say he has no political experience is not a bad thing, what he does have is life experience, and business experience. In college his master was in economics and business. He has an IQ estimated to be at minimal 156, which, is well within the exceptional genius level. I can't imagine a better place for him... ☦®️🤟Ⓜ️🅿️🇺🇸2️⃣🅾️2️⃣🅾️🐘

[@mikebockey4125]

Stacy Large, you’re seriously insane

[@pardone8932]

It’s a shame that such a smart , rational man as VDH cannot be our President…

[@leonilaarias1641]

Nope. He will be always our buffer to these outrageous democrats Party idiocy to keep us sustained and optimistic. Good prevail over evilness we feel around. around us.

[@bertoubre]

An intelligent, extremely experienced patriotic American who is an eloquent spontaneous speaker who is easy to listen to. I respect him and agree that he is presidential material!

[@glendavis1266]

No.

[@rrmin36]

2 years ago we were living in the best economy this country has ever seen... nuff said...

[@ruthegan8524]

Truly.

[@TheHihocandycane]

tremendous!

[@delawareteacher1182]

What an awesome speaker, thank you Victor Davis Hanson! Thank you Donald J. Trump Jr.!

[@wally1452]

Really! Who cannot love this guy? I am serious. Victor Davis Hanson is not only a great writer, professor and speaker but the man...listen and know this man as much as you can and as I have, so will everybody else see that he is so humble, fair and sees the other persons view and forever lays his out so plainly and kindly...and he has that wonderful, perfect type of humor. I love this guy and wherever I find him I listen (or read) him.

[@omegapointil5741]

Wally from SeaWorld? Another dishonest confused Rightie.

[@joycedas5944]

I have great respect to you Victor Davis Hanson. I love to watch your show because as long as I live in the world, I want to know the truth, only truth, that’s why I can’t watch news media. It’s scard me a lot. People’s intentions are so different. I knew President Trump is one of the person, who is more honest than anybody, who will do more honest and good things for people. I knew because I talked with few people over here, they don’t like Trump at all. It’s make me very surprised, but it’s people’s choice. I know it’s propaganda going on here. The other day I am watching Bob Wood, he is well known American guy came to Canada, Toronto, was given a speech to the journalists. I was surprised, he talked all about bad things of Trump. What Trump does is bad. He didn’t even talked about Joe Biden, though he knows all about what Joe Biden does. There must be some reason why he came at this time tells about Trump is a bad person. It’s all about propaganda. Thanks

[@hcb9450]

He's brilliant! I can watch him over and over. What a thoughtful, well-spoken, sensible man!

[@tomkitch7121]

Yes, VDH is one of America's top minds for history and politics __ #1 in my opinion.

[@ThomasLStanley]

VDH IS ONE OF THE BEST POLITICAL AND HISTORICAL ANALYSTS OF OUR TIME. GREAT TALK!

[@ericsoesbe3004]

My favorite historian and current affairs commentator - a classicist in and of our times.

[@reneemccormick8074]

I love to lessen Victor Hanson very intelligent man we could learn a lot from him . God bless you Mr. Hanson ❤🙏🇺🇸

[@fuckingSickOfCreepyG]

he's amazing, I can't get enough of this guy and I feel so much like him it's incredible

[@martino8114]

Me too! Lol love listening to him I’m either learning or reaffirming my knowledge

[@jennbass1277]

Best speech ever, or presentation, excellent answers to the questions asked, I never thought I’d vote for Donald Trump for president, I do not regret my decision at all 🙂 I just stay diligent in my prayers that we have a fair legal election in 2020, if Donald Trump is not re-elected I fear for my grandchildren’s future

[@joyceluppold198]

And now we see how they stole an election.

[@CharlieTWilbury]

I never thought I would either but I did in 2016. Obviously not in 2020 though. Talk is one thing

[@nalejbank]

Well do you think we had a fair and legal election in 2020?

[@businessenglishteacherus]

@@nalejbank Yes.

[@dougvuillemot8670]

@@nalejbank . lma0. No. The Dem used the cheat by mail scheme. There probly going to do it again. Cause they got away with it.

[@charlan410]

The man, the farmer, the Classicist, professor is the lecturer for everyone as he is humble, self deprecating, humorous and is as wise and insightful as only a handful of men I have heard, ever. Don’t ask me to name those other people just now. William F Buckley whom I conversed with after he spoke at a college I attended back in the 1970’s. Dr Hansen and W F Buckley both gentlemen, the former could be like conversing with the guy in the pew in front of me in the small town church I attend. Needless to same I would travel to hear Dr Hansen even with gas prices as they are.

[@susanbailey36]

I would like to hear his take on the 2020 election.

[@hollyeggert9426]

There was so little information about what really happened on election night and at the Capitol. MSM just took over both events and pushed their narrative.

[@David-ig8of]

I'll bet the only reason he hasn't is because it was so corrupted....it was a slap in the face...

[@jerrysullivan7223]

Mail in ballots stuffing the ballot box

[@janmeijer9774]

What a great historian is Victor Hanson and by an excelent analysis of the past, he design a very common sense vision for the future.

[@ronald1969]

I supported Trump previously because I despise Hillary for the reasons given in this video...but by the time I completed this speech I am 10X more ready to support DJT.

[@minnowpd]

Hanson is what they call 'erudite",his style is relaxing, informative and he sticks to the point. One correction , it was April Glaspie not Gillespie who gave Saddam the ok to invade Kuwait, she also said it was good for the oil producing US states!

[@petershaw4977]

Right on

[@richardthenryvideos]

Yup! me too! There elites just dont get it.

[@jerryham5659]

Richard H what don’t they get?

[@jamesbetker6862]

@@minnowpd The big problem with Iraq invading Kuwait is the Iraqis plundered as much wealth from Kuwait as the possibly could. A couple of guys in Britain bought an Iraqi T-72 tank. When they got it to England they discovered it had a false fuel tank. Inside of it they found several gold bars which were apparently stolen from Kuwait.

[@ssoldie5490]

Trump 2020👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍..I like the way he talks, down to earth so the common working man understands so well. To bad it can't be as many years as the career politicians of Congress.

[@marlynbalintad2855]

They stole it for him.

[@ingridtibbs7545]

From

[@jonboy9912]

His comments on US Government weakness on the Global stage are so true!

[@Icynova]

This guy should get more traction with the internet pundits like Dave Rubin and Ben Shapiro. He would be electrifying in KZbin sound bites.

[@jameseverett4976]

He makes them all sound shallow, even Ben.

[@abringering2164]

Icynox46 His Problem is that at times he can low energy boring, and not very animated....

[@clarkevanmeter2676]

There are some people who speak in a way that its like standing under a fire hose. If you find VDH low energy, boring and not very animated you've just described your own brain.

[@abringering2164]

F. Friedrich Kling Dr Hanson is a wingnut to you? All you’ve got is insults and snark! Yawn! He’s more well known than you are. And had more intelligence in his pinkie than that bag of rocks you’re calling a brain that you’re carting around! Moron.

[@thomasgassett7157]

Looking back from Nov 2018 and reading this post ... it's as if you saw the future.

[@MrHenrikAndersson]

When a person like Trump who has for the last 35 years spoken about how he wants be built great buildings and run airlines at a premium quality, so that the workers can go home in New York with a good pay check. Then for democrats to attack him for eating burgers and ice cream. They really lost touch with the average worker.

[@cheddar2648]

They've lost touch with reality.

[@quantumcrash7266]

They were never in touch with the working class to begin with....nothing beyond their obsessive need to exploit and manipulate to increase their power. Trump Administration is working tirelessly to shut down their lines of corruption. We're going to see the complete anhilation, possibly before the 2020 elections, but most definitely after. We'll be removing the Fed after 2020.

[@junky5422]

@ Friedrich, I guess you're lucky you only have 5 more years of him then...

[@gilianrampart8514]

@F. Friedrich Kling I guess he's the only company that ever failed in a venture! Get over yourself , he has employed and payed more people than all the Democrates combined. Why don't you argue against his policies? That's what really matters to most of us, everyone who has accomplished greatness in their lives have went through many failures, Trump is no exception but to find everything you can about someone to tear them down is EVIL!!! And your spew accomplishes nothing but spreading the hate! Real adults don't believe hate is the way forward for a nation but Dems been doing it for decades. We're tired of your destructive nonsense!

[@laonglaan5636]

F. Friedrich Kling @ F. Friedrich Kling So what if he often arrived late at school in order for everyone to see him being dropped off in a limo....or shirked military service, or even if he made locker room banter that as a star he can grab women in the pussy and get away with it? I chose to vote for him precisely because he is not a swampland politician like Hillary and I will vote for him again come 2020! Why don’t you just come to grips with the fact that elections have consequences and that Trump will likely get reelected? The silent majority in the heartland States (as opposed to the coastal States that have been demographically re-engineered by Democrats who condone illegal immigration and establish sanctuary cities), after seeing that Trump is delivering on his campaign promises, will come out in even greater numbers in 2020 to ensure that he stays in office. Before I forget, just like Donald Trump, I also wouldn’t come to a class reunion just to rub shoulders with entitled and uppity SOBs like you. Instead, I’ll probably just host a barbecue for close school friends from years gone by and show them around the White House afterwards because surely, that would mean more for me and them alike. Lastly, why don’t you just relax and get yourself a life!

[@traumamama2007]

VDH is one of my most favorite great thinkers. As a student of history, I could listen to him forever. We are blessed to have him as a US scholar.

[@badhairday2377]

and nothings changed! thank you hillsdale college for making this possible.